Potato and Pumpkin Gratin

Try this variation of regular au gratin potatoes made with layers of thinly sliced potatoes and pumpkin, Gruyere cheese, and a hint of thyme--it's a tasty and elegant side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 148 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon butter
• 1 cup half-and-half
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• Nonstick aluminum foil
• 8 ounces baby yellow potatoes
• 8 ounces pie pumpkin
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1.5 cups shredded Gruyere cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 1-quart casserole dish.

Step 2

Place 1/2 of the pumpkin slices on the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Season with salt and pepper, add 1/4 of the thyme, and 1/4 of the Gruyere cheese. Layer 1/2 of the potato slices on top, season with salt and pepper, add 1/4 of the thyme, and 1/4 of the Gruyere. Repeat pumpkin layer and potato layer each one more time, using up remaining seasoning and Gruyere.

Step 3

Pour half and half evenly over the top and cover with aluminum foil.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake another 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender and top is nicely browned. Remove from oven and let sit for 15 minutes before serving.

Step 5

Slice the potatoes and pumpkin with a mandolin into 1/8-inch thick slices, using the mandolin's 3-millimeter setting.